How are these compared to kicker ds68.
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Theses sound really good I think the same or better than alpines and probably better than kickers
34685
i have these speakers in my ford...good bass response. looks really well built..
34686
Way better! I build sound systems recommend these to everyone no matter the build!
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I don't know but the speakers suck anyway. I went ahead and bought some kickers
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Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the... » Read More Not at all.I Have used 450's for years and when I heard the K8's I could not believe how much better they sounded. They are way more HiFi than the Mackies which in my opinion are very PA sounding.So I bought a pair and it is hands down the best thing I have done to give my audience a real taste of what I am spinning.I am still blown away at how such a small enclosure can produce such deep bass and great overall dynamics. The top end is absolutely fantastic. These are really musical speakers and your audience will get to hear so much more of your music than through the 450's.Obviously everyone has their own opinion on speakers but for me this was a great upgrade to my system. And such a bargain too. 5 stars! « Show Less
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I have never heard the s series, but these waaaaam. All depends on your setup. I have a hifonics brx 1600.1d and it pushes my 2 12" comprs pretty hard. I'm sure the s series, if rated around the same, may sound about the same. I've noticed that my kickers hit harder than my 2 12 mtxs but the quality is a tad worse. Get a good rated box, 0 ga, and a 1600.1d for these and I guarantee you'll enjoy.
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I currently use only my Pioneer head unit. They sound ok. Keep in mind, having an amp does provide a cleaner sound and better control over power to your speakers. I will however be replacing these speakers with Kickers that provide better mid bass response. The renegades are ok entry level speakers. Just not enough mid bass for my taste.
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I've bought these in the past 6 months and to be honest I haven't had any problems. Sound great to me. Then again I am no audiophile. Just using them for a simple setup for my record player.
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It all depends on the brand of amp really, but with that much power I recommend that instead you buy a 2ohm kicker comp r that's what I have now with a 500w kicker amp and it slams but it's deep and smooth, way smoother than the cvr
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The DS693 Kickers are (8-3/4" [222mm] L) (5-15/16" [151mm] W) and (3-1/4" [83mm] D) Note. The speakers also comes with a protective cover.
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25000? U gotta be kidding or u made a mistake!! Lol! Just wire them paralleled positive to positive and negative to negative and you should be fine I'm now running kicker cvr 12s 3!
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http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_66618_Kicker-40CWR122-CWR122.htmlTo back up my answer below.
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I installed 2 of theses in a sealed box and run them off a Hifonics ZRX1200.1D Zeus. They sound great! Bass is clean and hits hard at 2ohms.
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Yes they are better. I have 800 watts rms pushing them and its just one speaker.
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These are loud subs had two in a huge sealed box and they got low but keep in mind these are entry level subs with decent xmax put them in a ported box with 400-600 watts rms CLEAN power (as in get your headunit and amplifiers set with a SMD DD-1 Distortion Detector) and they will probably amaze you. I say they are equal/similar to kicker comps, sundown e series, audioque/soundqubed hds200 series. If you trying to quake the city, compete, or hair trick save up to buy better/real competition subs. These are entry level subs!!
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I haven't listened to the Klipsch 100 watt sub yet but in my opinion there is no floor stand speaker that can replace a good subwoofer. Maybe the super high end speakers but nothing I have heard yet. I own these along with a pair of 52's and 42's. I would recommend the 52's and spend a little more on a sub. Both the Klipsch 350w and 400 or 450w sound amazing. If I simplify I will be keeping the 52's over the others.
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I use them as front speakers with a bottom line Yamaha home threatre and they are easy to drive. The rear speakers we use are high end polks-- which provide the bass and high quality mid and high range. These bright Bic's can provide for a better listening experience on some vocals and movie tracks. But I dont consider them as stand alone .. due to the distortion at the high end and very limited bass output except if you drive them to ear crushing bone breaking levels. they are an entry level spkr -- for those on a tight budget-- so they do have a nitch.. but dont expect miracles and then you wont be disappointed. I'm not sorry I picked them up --- due I like the brightness they add on certain piano music as well.
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I've never compared them, but the Logitechs rock. I own both the Z623s and the Klipsch Promedia 2.1s, and the Logitechs are noticably better, especially on the bass end. The z623s offer 330 watts of peak power (200 watts RMS) and a 7 inch woofer, so be prepared to get plenty of complaints in you're in a dorm. :)
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Humm... may be not. I use one 8" Kicker with a 500 W amp. Good sound, no overcharges, no distortion, no overheating. I think you could use that amp if you don't want to have your subwoofers to max power. If you need power bass I guess your amp won't be able to manage the peaks.